Gloucester County Updates On COVID-19
As of Saturday, August 22, 2020 Gloucester County has conducted 41,738 total tests. Of these cases, 38,166 have come back negative.Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is now 3,571 and 213 COVID-19 related deaths. Today, Gloucester County has an additional 29 cases to report. Of those cases:
The 3543rd case is a 39-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3544th case is a 42-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 3545th case is a 23-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3546th case is a 24-year-old female from Harrison Twp.
The 3547th case is a 17-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 3548th case is a 20-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3549th case is a 68-year-old female from Deptford.
The 3550th case is a 21-year-old male from Greenwich Twp.
The 3551st case is an 18-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3552nd case is a 21-year-old male from Mantua.
The 3553rd case is a 19-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3554th case is a 23-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 3555th case is a 55-year-old male from Deptford.
The 3556th case is a 49-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3557th case is a 49-year-old male from Glassboro.
The 3558th case is a 16-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3559th case is a 58-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 3560th case is an 18-year-old male from Monroe Twp.
The 3561st case is a 63-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 3562nd case is a 16-year-old male from Pitman.
The 3563rd case is a 24-year-old male from Woodbury Heights.
The 3564th case is a 59-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 3565th case is a 58-year-old female from Paulsboro.
The 3566th case is a 53-year-old male from Franklin Twp.
The 3567th case is a 22-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 3568th case is a 26-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 3569th case is a 23-year-old female from Franklin Twp.
The 3570th case is a 61-year-old male from Pitman.
The 3571st case is a 29-year-old male from Deptford.
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct a full assessment that includes identifying the contacts these individuals have had. At this time, the overall threat of COVID-19 to Gloucester County residents remains low. Gloucester County is expecting cases to rise. Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases. New Jersey residents can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253 with questions. The call center is open 24/7 and has multi-language capacity.Please note that the call center is not able to diagnose or give medical recommendations. Healthcare providers should be contacted if medical advice is needed. People should call their doctor or hospital before going so healthcare staff can provide instructions on getting care.Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.